The Pease Public Library in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Librarian Cataloger with excellent communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgement and good humor under varying circumstances. The ability to multi-task and provide quality customer service is essential. Must be a community-oriented, hands-on team player. Some Saturday and evening hours are required.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Responsible for cataloging which includes creating records in the library database for each item the library acquires. This includes books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and other items such as puzzles.
-MARC records are created using a specific system and requires knowledge of bibliographic standards for metadata as well as Dewey Decimal Classification.
-Physically processes items being added to and withdrawn from the library collection.
-Maintains consistency in the catalog classification and processing of library materials.
-Maintains statistics on the collection inventory and technical services activity.
-Purchases all adult fiction, adult audiobooks and large print fiction and nonfiction.
-Deselects and discard materials which involves evaluating the existing collection to determine materials that are damaged, outdated, not being used, or otherwise need to be removed from the collection.
-Registers patrons for the use of the various library services, including library cards, study rooms, museum passes, book groups and library programs.
-Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them including Microsoft Office applications, Internet browsers, printers, and scanners.
-Answers in-depth, complex reference questions in person, by phone and using email.
-Helps patrons locate materials by placing holds, initiating inter-library requests, and processing purchase requests.
-Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
-Keeps abreast of best practices in public libraries and works to bring all departments in line with those benchmarks.
Plymouth, N.H. is a vibrant community committed to diversity, arts and education. The Pease Public Library Staff is honored to play a role in serving its citizens with current information, technology, and quality entertainment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred. Minimum of one-year library cataloging experience and three years in a public library setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits:
Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement
Hiring Wage Range:
$21.72/hr., $45,167.62 annual to start.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Job Environment:
-Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; the noise level is moderately noisy.
-Operates computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.
-Employee has frequent contact with the general public, patrons, libraries, and community groups. Contacts are in person, via email or by telephone and involve an information exchange dialogue.
-Errors could result in delays or loss of library services, and/or poor public relations.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to walk, bend, reach, stand, sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods of time. May move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to communicate. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
How to submit an application/resume:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by June 20, 2025:
rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org
Or mail to:
Becky White, Library Director
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, N.H. 03264
No phone calls, please.
Closing date for submissions:
6/20/2025
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Responsible for cataloging which includes creating records in the library database for each item the library acquires. This includes books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and other items such as puzzles.
-MARC records are created using a specific system and requires knowledge of bibliographic standards for metadata as well as Dewey Decimal Classification.
-Physically processes items being added to and withdrawn from the library collection.
-Maintains consistency in the catalog classification and processing of library materials.
-Maintains statistics on the collection inventory and technical services activity.
-Purchases all adult fiction, adult audiobooks and large print fiction and nonfiction.
-Deselects and discard materials which involves evaluating the existing collection to determine materials that are damaged, outdated, not being used, or otherwise need to be removed from the collection.
-Registers patrons for the use of the various library services, including library cards, study rooms, museum passes, book groups and library programs.
-Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them including Microsoft Office applications, Internet browsers, printers, and scanners.
-Answers in-depth, complex reference questions in person, by phone and using email.
-Helps patrons locate materials by placing holds, initiating inter-library requests, and processing purchase requests.
-Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
-Keeps abreast of best practices in public libraries and works to bring all departments in line with those benchmarks.
Plymouth, N.H. is a vibrant community committed to diversity, arts and education. The Pease Public Library Staff is honored to play a role in serving its citizens with current information, technology, and quality entertainment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred. Minimum of one-year library cataloging experience and three years in a public library setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits:
Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement
Hiring Wage Range:
$21.72/hr., $45,167.62 annual to start.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Job Environment:
-Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; the noise level is moderately noisy.
-Operates computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.
-Employee has frequent contact with the general public, patrons, libraries, and community groups. Contacts are in person, via email or by telephone and involve an information exchange dialogue.
-Errors could result in delays or loss of library services, and/or poor public relations.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to walk, bend, reach, stand, sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods of time. May move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to communicate. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
How to submit an application/resume:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by June 20, 2025:
rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org
Or mail to:
Becky White, Library Director
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, N.H. 03264
No phone calls, please.
Closing date for submissions:
6/20/2025
